Network Director of Curriculum Operations
Network Director of Curriculum Operations
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Yearly Salary
$ 125000 - 140000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
20-08-2025
Job Description
Originallyfounded in 1991as Harlem RBI DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12 extended-day extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitmentto rigorous academics social-emotional learning deep family and community engagement and health and wellness we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big as well with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3500 students across seven schoolsgrowing our organizations impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more visit .
Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction the Network Director of Curriculum Operations will manage the strategic direction and overall operations of DREAMs PK-12 Curriculum and Instruction Team (CIT). The Network Director is charged with bringing CITs groundbreaking 5 year plan to life. This leadership role will align strategic vision with day-to-day operations through designing and implementing long-term and annual strategic plans creating and overseeing operationally excellent processes and managing dynamic internal and external partnerships. The Network Director will manage and coach the Associate Director of Curriculum Operations by overseeing all operational aspects of curriculum and instruction.
This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven leader who combines a strong background in school operations and project management with the strategic acumen to shape and scale instructional systems across a growing PK-12 network.
Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership
- Develop execute and oversee cross-functional project plans for PK-12 strategic initiatives collaborating with CIT Operations Data and Assessment Student Supports After School and Summer Programming SEL and Mental Health Talent Equity IT Advancement Communications and Brand Finance and PK-12 School Leadership Teams.
- Create manage and continuously improve excellent curriculum systems and processes including curriculum ordering and inventory management editing and publishing assessment administration and response to data and customer service.
- Oversee budget planning and management for both the CIT and individual school curriculum budgets ensuring efficient resource allocation to support organizational goals.
- Strategic Leadership
- Support the Curriculum and Instruction Teams multi-year strategic planning ensuring alignment with DREAMs broader organizational goals.
- Design and manage CITs annual and monthly planning processes setting clear timelines milestones and deliverables for curriculum development and implementation.
- Drive new initiatives independently and support the Managing Director in translating initiative vision to reality. Examples of initiatives include: the use of AI across teacher development and curriculum; project-based learning; capstone research frameworks; high impact tutoring; among others.
- Establish and track the teams performance metrics for evaluating the progress and impact of CIT initiatives and student achievement data in partnership with the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
- Understand cultivate and navigate organizational relationships to drive CITs priorities to successful implementation.
- Team and Stakeholder Management
- Manage and coach the Associate Director of Curriculum Operations modeling operational excellence and building operational capacity within the Curriculum and Instruction Team.
- Serve as a conduit between CIT and internal stakeholders proactively communicating timelines project statuses and implementation plans across departments.
- Represent DREAM with CITs external stakeholders such as vendors contractors and partners.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in Education Business or related field strongly preferred;
- 5 years of relevant experience working in schools school systems or a comparable organizational leadership capacity;
- At least 2 years in a leadership position with at least 1 direct report;
- Proven track record in strategic planning and project management required; certification in project management (e.g. PMP) is preferred;
- Capacity to rapidly learn new contexts and frameworks; deep familiarity and fluency with generative artificial intelligence is highly preferred;
- Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives including budget oversight and vendor management;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders at all levels;
- Fluency with Google Suite (Docs Sheets Slides) and aptitude for data analysis; familiarity with Asana or other project management tools highly preferred;
- Ability to keep the big picture at the forefront while bringing a high degree of organization and attention to detail with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines;
- Strong collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships in a fast-paced environment;
- Impeccable integrity discretion and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively;
- Demonstrated resourcefulness flexibility and a positive solutions-oriented mindset.
- Passion for DREAMs mission and a deep commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students in historically underserved communities.
Work Expectations
- The Network Director of Curriculum Operations is part of the Curriculum and Instruction Team which works a minimum of 3 days a week on-site and up to 2 days a week remote with some weeks requiring more days on-site.
- On-site work takes place across three DREAM campuses throughout East Harlem and the South Bronx.
Benefits and Paid Time Off
- We offer comprehensive benefits including:
- Flexible Medical Health Planssubsidizing the majority of costs for the employee their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employees needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
- Access to a professional development fund;
- Referral bonuses;
- All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays sick days personal days and summer Fridays;
- Benefits are subject to change.
Compensation
- DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $125000to $140000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications internal equity and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role we do not currently cap salary ranges.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At DREAM diversity equity and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation mattersit enriches our team culture enhances our ability to innovate and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body while working to ensure that our practices are equitable welcoming and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth especially youth of color have permission to dreamalong with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
DREAM Maxims
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.
Applying to DREAM
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting addition studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact your recruiter.
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